Comparison

ZSmart vs PLANET CloudViewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZSmart

Control and manage your ZKTeco smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, locks, and alarms, and automate lighting and plugs with voice commands via compatible smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote lock and unlock management
  • Real-time security camera viewing
  • See and speak to visitors via video doorbell
  • Smart alarm system control
  • Adjustable smart bulb brightness and color
  • Automated smart plug scheduling
  • Voice control with Amazon Echo/Google Nest
Features
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ZKTeco's smart home security system is an all-in-one IoT solution for the end users. Benefited from this smart and powerful system, we could enjoy a seamless experience with various smart home devices in one mobile App -- ZSmart. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With ZSmart App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere

About

PLANET CloudViewer

Features
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PLANET CloudViewer is an Intelligent App to monitor your network in the Cloud. With PLANET CloudViewer, your network status can be monitored in real time anytime, anywhere via your mobile phone or tablet. User can easily check network status, device information, and port and PoE statuses from the cloud to reduce management costs. Features: ● Intuitive mobile user experience and real-time monitoring with cloud network. ● A quick overview of the network through Managed Device page. ● Monitor details of each switch and router such as port, PoE, VLAN and L2 services. ● Real-time screenshots seen on PLANET ONVIF cameras. Supported Devices: ● Selected switches and routers Note: CloudViewer is used to monitor ONLY selected switches and routers instead of all PLANET devices.

Screenshots

ZSmart4 screens
PLANET CloudViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLANET CloudViewer at every 4 months against ZSmart's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, PLANET CloudViewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZSmart versus PLANET CloudViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSmartPLANET CloudViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKTeco Inc.PLANET Technology Corp

In-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

None

PLANET CloudViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLANET CloudViewer free?
PLANET CloudViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZSmart or PLANET CloudViewer have ads?
Neither ZSmart nor PLANET CloudViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZSmart or PLANET CloudViewer?
ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, and PLANET CloudViewer every 4 months. Most recently, ZSmart was updated on October 16, 2026 and PLANET CloudViewer on October 1, 2026.

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